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At least 18 people drowned and hundreds were rescued on Sunday as they attempted to cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey into Greece, raising the total number of migrants who died along the treacherous route in the first two months of 2016 to more than 400. Roughly 4,000 people ...
... The U.S.-based Karam Foundation brought 40 mentors from around the world to the Rawwad School located in the city of Reyhanli in eastern Turkey, for its sixth annual four-day “Innovative Education” mission. Professor Wendy Pearlman of Northwestern University describes her experiences teaching refugee children. Despite the trauma ...
Editor’s Note: More than 1.7 million Syrian refugees currently live in Turkey, according to a United Nations report. A Human Rights Watch study says about 400,000 Syrian children in Turkey are not in school because of obstacles such as language barriers, economic hardship and social integration. The ...
Vice President Joe Biden says the United States and Turkey are prepared for a military solution in Syria if a political settlement is not possible. On Saturday, 45 opposition groups issued a statement saying they support a political process but the biggest players are still at odds. New York Times reporter Anne Barnard joins Alison...
... reports on Syrian refugees in Turkey torn between returning to a dangerous homeland and struggling to start a new life. MIKE CERRE: As fast as Turkey's government could build the dozens of refugee camps along its border with Syria, they were filled to capacity. Turkey is about to receive ...
... to Turkey's vital tourist industry. AYLA JEAN YACKLEY, Reuters: There is very much a sense of deep sadness, fear. What does this mean for Turkey's tourism business? What does this mean for Turkey's reputation or standing in the world? Will Turkey now be perceived as another dangerous ...
... to the militant group, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, adding that he vowed to fight IS until it no longer "remain a threat" to Turkey. Last year, Turkey joined the U.S.-coalition against the extremists after some initial hesitancy. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said the attacker was ...
... HARI SREENIVASAN, PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND ANCHOR: Russian President Vladimir Putin is ordering sanctions against Turkey in retaliation for Turkey shooting down a Russian warplane on Tuesday. Turkey contended the Syria-bound Russian plane had entered Turkey's airspace without permission. The act already prompted Russia to deploy surface-to ...
ing barrel bombs into civilian neighborhoods, the United States ought to consider a no-flight zone with Turkey and other countries to shut down the Syrian air force. That's what Secretary -- former Secretary Hillary Clinton has been advocating. And I think she's right that the way to save ...
In our news wrap Tuesday, a Russian warplane was shot down by Turkey, which claims the jet entered its airspace and ignored calls to leave. But Russia insists the jet was in Syrian airspace. Also, French prosecutors announced that the alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks likely planned another suicide bombing in the city.
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